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A Fine & Large 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Marble Socle, Italy Circa 1800

$3,800
£2,889.73
€3,333.17
CA$5,323.10
A$5,957.61
CHF 3,110.80
MX$72,683.14
NOK 39,487.53
SEK 37,471.23
DKK 24,890.51
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About the Item

An impressively large mottled 'verde prato' serpentine socle of turned columnar form, rising from a stepped base to a flattened plateau above a cavetto-shaped edge. In relation to its impressive size, it weighs a substantial 17.2 pounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Serpentine,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Showing normal signs of wear with a few minor losses below the tops outer edge as illustrated.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728327864362

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